5 DAY –UGANDA GORILLA & CHIMPANZEE TREKKING TOUR

Safari Route: Kampala – Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala

Destinations: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Bunyonyi

Safari Overview

Experience the beauty of Uganda in 5 Days! This gorilla and chimps safari will take you to the wilderness in Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks, Historical Lake Bunyonyi. Enjoy the jungle to experience the chimpanzees, gorillas, wildlife, birds in Uganda

Safari Highlights

• Game drive
• Chimps trekking
• Boat cruise
• Relaxation at stunning Lake Bunyonyi
• Mountain Gorilla trekking

Safari Outline:

DAY 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

DAY 2: Chimps trekking in Kalinzu forest and boat-cruise on Kazinga Channel

DAY 3: Tree-climbing lions and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

DAY 4: Gorilla trekking day

DAY 5: Transfer to Kampala/Kigali

Safari Details

DAY 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meet your safari guide and drive out of Kampala in the morning for the start of your Gorillas & Chimps safari. Make a stop at the equator to get the experience of standing with one foot on either side of the southern- and northern hemisphere. Continue on to the town of Mbarara for lunch before the final part of the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Have a relaxed evening enjoying the view from the lodge.

Accommodations:

Mid-range: Ihamba Lodge/Bush Lodge in Band’s /Kasenyi Safari Camp/Twin Lakes Lodge.

DAY 2: Chimps trekking in Kalinzu forest and boat-cruise on Kazinga Channel

I the morning your guide takes you to Kalinzu forest for you chimps trekking experience. You have a walk in beautiful jungle and a meeting with the chimps ahead of you. When you get back from the trek your guide takes you to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon it is time for the boat-cruise on Kazinga channel. This two hour boat ride lets you look for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and birds by the shores.

Accommodations:

Mid-range: Ihamba Lodge/Bush Lodge in Band’s /Kasenyi Safari Camp/Twin Lakes Lodge.

DAY 3: Tree-climbing lions and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Set off for the Ishasha part of Queen Elizabeth national park after breakfast. Ishasha is known for tree- climbing lions and the game-drive here lets you look for them as well as see topis and buffaloes. After the game-drive you continue the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable national park, the home of the mountain gorillas.

Accommodations:

Mid-range: Gorilla Mist Camp /Rushaga Gorilla Camp/ Mutanda Lake Resort.

DAY 4: Gorilla trekking day

Your guide will take you to the starting point of the gorilla trekking in the morning and you set of for your adventure. The trek takes you through the jungle up to the point where the gorillas are and you get to spent one hour with them. When you are back from the gorilla trekking your guide takes you to the stunningly beautiful Lake Bunyonyi.

 Accommodation options

Mid-range: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi

DAY 5: Transfer to Kampala/Kigali

After breakfast you start the journey back to Kampala. Make a stop along the way for lunch in Mbarara or Masaka depending on time. You have now reached the end of your Gorilla & Chimps safari and your guide drops you in Kampala/Entebbe/Kigali Airport.

Requirements for this Safari:

• Visa you can apply for the visa online or on arrival.
• Yellow fever vaccination card.
• Gorilla trekking permits
• Chimpanzee trekking permits
• Travel &Health insurance – This should be arranged by you in your home country before you travel.
• Physical fitness

Included in the price:

• Airport transfer to/from
• Ground transport
• Gorilla Permits per person
• English speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
• Meals as described in the itinerary
• Bottled mineral water in the vehicle
• Entrance fees and ranger fees for National Parks
• Activities mentioned in the program
• Permits for chimps trekking per person

Price Exclusions:    

• International flights
• Visas
• Any optional activities
• Meals and drinks not mentioned above
• Items of personal nature
• Tips